Software Engineering Technology – Faculty of Engineering

Software Engineering Technology

Learn about the design, development, and deployment of computing systems in the software products and computing infrastructure areas from both technical and managerial points of view.

Length
24 courses (Advanced Entry From College)
Degree
Bachelor of Technology (Co-op Mandatory)
Program
Bachelor of Technology (Degree Completion)
Options

Co-op

Curriculum

There are 17 core technical courses that cover advanced math, electricity and electronics, control theory, thermal fluids, as well as power generation, distribution, quality, protection, and maintenance. Seven management courses complement your studies. We now offer courses in data science and artificial intelligence.

Career paths

Graduates are ideal candidates for engineering, business analysis, project management, and supervisory roles that require a technical background. They create and manage computing systems to support a wide range of applications such as telecommunications, manufacturing, e-commerce, finance and healthcare. 

Admission requirements

Academic Prerequisites

Applicants must hold an advanced technology diploma (3 year) or equivalent in related technology field:

  • Computer Systems Technology (Software or Networking)
  • Computer Engineering Technology
  • Computer Programmer/Analyst
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
Anticipated Admission Range
Minimum cumulative GPA of 75% or higher
OUAC Code
MET

Additional notes:

  • Applicants with educational backgrounds equivalent to those completing advance level college diplomas, including internationally educated applicants, will be considered on an individual basis and are encouraged to apply. We cannot pre-assess candidates for admission prior to becoming applicants.
  • You must submit transcripts for ALL post-secondary work that you have completed (i.e. at a university or college in Canada or internationally), including work in any non-technology field completed prior to or after your advanced diploma.

Eligible college partner programs

A list of eligible college partner programs can be found here.

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Application information

1. Review your eligibility for the program in the Admission Requirements tab. If you don’t see your program listed, please contact us to thinkeng@mcmaster.ca. Those who must begin in the Technology Certificate program can find application information here.

2. Fill out the online application: www.ouac.on.ca (enter Program Code – MET and select your area of interest)

3. If you have not already done so through your OUAC application, please send official post-secondary transcripts directly from your institution to:

Admissions Office, Gilmour Hall, Room 108 McMaster University 
1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8

Submit transcripts for all post-secondary work, regardless of when it was completed or what field your studies were in.

  • Applicants with international credentials must have their transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org/ca). We require a WES course-by-course with an overall GPA assessment to be completed and sent to McMaster.
  • High school transcripts are NOT required.
TermApplication DeadlineDocument Deadline
Winter 2025November 1, 2024November 15, 2024
Spring/Summer 2024 March 31, 2024 April 7, 2024
Fall 2024July 1, 2024July 15, 2024

Not finished college yet? In order to finalize your admission, we require final transcripts and indication that an advanced diploma has been granted. For this reason, students cannot begin in the term immediately following college studies.

Sample careers:

  • Software Solutions Manager, Contact Resource Services
  • Electrical Infrastructure Designer, IBI Group
  • Associate Director, Pivotal Labs Toronto
  • Founder & CEO, Radtek Inc

Professional Engineer Designation (PEng):

  • Effective May 15, 2023, the PEO’s updated application criteria for the PEng designation affected the eligibility of McMaster BTech graduates. Under the new application criteria, the BTech degree does not satisfy the PEO’s academic requirement for PEng licensing (although BTech grads do qualify for a PEO Limited Licence – LEL).  We are in active communication with the PEO in an effort to re-establish the previously approved PEng pathways for BTech grads; please revisit this website for updates. In the meantime, BTech grads can still apply to become a P.Eng. in other Canadian Provinces, completing the process online while working in Ontario, and, once licensed, transfer their P.Eng. licence to Ontario.

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We’ll help you through every step, from applying, to accepting your offer and joining us on campus!

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